Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Osteoarthritis of Knee

I fell sick from Osteoarthritis of Knee in 2007. Initially Cap. Piascledne was given which helped a bit, later on glucosamine, contratol etc. but pain remains on/off. Using Stairs prohibited and 15 minutes walk only resulting excessive weight, having 85 Kg with a height of 165 CMs and despite of continous medication, it is going worse and worse.... Read moreChevron
posted 12/12/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Pattye Snyder

Cold Turkey: Quitting Painkillers for Osteoarthritis

I'm a well-educated and fairly intelligent person who has been undergoing the challenges of a variety of things caused by my osteoarthritis for over 14 years. Many people don't understand my refusal to take pain meds in spite of, at times, debilitating pain. The side effects for me, haven't been worth taking any of the HUGE variety of prescription... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2011, comments (0)|
Smalley

Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid

I was diagnosed w/ostoarthritis 28years ago. Than with r-arthritis. But rhomatoligist still not sure.
Expert_badge Pattye Snyder

Arthritis of the Spine and Believing In Yourself

Many of our readers are aware that I have been working, living, and volunteering for many months at a time in East Africa for a few years. It's been very hard work, but a labor of love, and a dream come true for me in spite of all of my OA challenges.   I was devastated a couple of months ago when my OA disease decided to again rear its ugly... Read moreChevron
posted 11/15/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Something Smells Fishy About Fish Oil

If I told you that taking one particular supplement would prevent you from experiencing everything from arthritis pain to cancer, you probably start taking the supplement immediately with enthusiasm. Right? But doesn't something smell fishy about a miracle supplement? Yes, it smells fishy because this cure for everything is fish... Read moreChevron